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Flu like symptoms for about 3weeks. now symptoms are gone. have been having coughing fits now for 1week chest is really hurting. what to do?
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May be bacterial: It may be that the viral infection that you had initially has now become bacterial either leading to a bronchitis or a sinusitis. You need to see your doctor and most likely get on a course of antibiotics that can effectively treat sinusitis and or bronchitis.
Answered 3/26/2013
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